Westin W3 8-Braid 0.08mm 3kg 135m Dutch Orange

Westin W3 8-Braid 0.08mm — Featherlight Control for Finesse Fishing

The Westin W3 8-Braid (Ultra High Molecular weight Polyethylene) in Dutch Orange is a precision-engineered allround braid built for anglers who demand sensitivity and long-range casting from the thinnest possible diameter. At 0.08mm and 3kg breaking strain, this is the go-to choice for ultralight and finesse techniques.

Maximum Sensitivity in a Whisper-Thin Diameter

Woven from premium Japanese UHMPE fibres with 32 picks per inch, the W3 delivers a smooth, round profile that slides cleanly through guides and resists wind knots. The near-zero stretch transfers every tap and nudge directly to your rod tip, keeping you in touch with the lure and the bottom at all times.

High-Visibility Dutch Orange Colour

The vibrant Dutch Orange finish makes line tracking effortless — ideal when watching for subtle bites on slack-line presentations or monitoring drift in moving water. The excellent colour retention means the line stays bright session after session, even under hard use in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Choose the Right Variant

The W3 8-Braid Dutch Orange is available in 135m spools across a wide diameter range. Match your choice to your target species and technique:

• 0.08mm / 3kg — ultralight freshwater fishing; drop-shot, micro jig, small perch, trout, stream fishing

• 0.10mm / 3.5kg — light finesse; perch, zander on small lures, river spinning

• 0.128mm / 5kg — all-round freshwater spinning; zander, trout, light pike

• 0.148mm / 6.1kg — medium freshwater; pike, bass, feeder with braided mainline

• 0.165mm / 7.9kg — versatile freshwater/light saltwater; pike, sea trout

• 0.205mm / 10.1kg — heavier freshwater and inshore saltwater; pike, catfish, light jigging

• 0.235mm / 12.3kg — inshore saltwater and heavy freshwater; sea bass, cod, catfish

• 0.26mm / 16.5kg — boat fishing and strong currents; cod, pollock, heavy jigging

• 0.285mm / 19.4kg — heavy boat and surf; large predators, strong tides

• 0.305mm / 22.1kg — big-game inshore; pike, large catfish, hard bottom jigging

• 0.33mm / 23.2kg — maximum strength; heavy boat work, large saltwater species

Facts

• Brand: Westin

• Line: W3 8-Braid Dutch Orange

• Diameter: 0.08mm

• Breaking strain: 3kg (7lbs)

• PE rating: PE0.2

• Spool length: 135m (150yds)

• Carrier count: 8

• Construction: 32 picks per inch

• Material: Japanese UHMPE fibres

• Profile: round

• Colour: Dutch Orange

• Water type: Freshwater / Saltwater